Certified Medical Coder - HIM

DaMar Staffing; Hamburg (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Competitive salary

Job summary

Grape Hospital seeks a detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder to join our healthcare team. This role supports hospital and clinic coding, with a hybrid schedule combining remote work from home and on-site responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of healthcare coding experience, CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-CM knowledge, EHR proficiency, and strong attention to detail. HIPAA-compliant workspace and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of healthcare coding experience in a hospital, clinic, physician practice, or healthcare system.
• Current coding certification from an accredited organization.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Working knowledge of electronic health records (EHRs) and healthcare billing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, payer, and organizational coding regulations.
• Abstract relevant clinical information from patient records.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nursing staff, and other departments to clarify documentation and resolve coding questions.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity standards.
• Support billing, reimbursement, and denial management processes through accurate coding.
• Participate in coding audits and educational opportunities to maintain professional competency.
• Stay current on coding updates, payer requirements, and healthcare regulations.
• Assist with compliance initiatives and revenue cycle management activities as assigned.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS

EHRs

Billing processes

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coding certification (RHIA/RHIT or CPC/CMS, etc.)

Job description

Certified Medical Coder - HIM We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Certified Medical Coder to join our healthcare team. This position supports coding operations for both hospital and clinic services and offers a hybrid work schedule, combining remote work from home and on-site responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of healthcare documentation, regulatory requirements, and coding guidelines to ensure accurate and timely coding of patient records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, payer, and organizational coding regulations.

• Abstract relevant clinical information from patient records.

• Work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nursing staff, and other departments to clarify documentation and resolve coding questions.

• Maintain coding quality and productivity standards.

• Support billing, reimbursement, and denial management processes through accurate coding.

• Participate in coding audits and educational opportunities to maintain professional competency.

• Stay current on coding updates, payer requirements, and healthcare regulations.

• Assist with compliance initiatives and revenue cycle management activities as assigned.

Qualifications (required):

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year of healthcare coding experience in a hospital, clinic, physician practice, or healthcare system.

• Current coding certification from an accredited organization.

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.

• Working knowledge of electronic health records (EHRs) and healthcare billing processes.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Experience coding both hospital and professional/clinic services.

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field.

• Experience with coding audits, compliance programs, and payer guidelines.

Work Environment:

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with responsibilities divided between remote work from home and on-site work at hospital and clinic locations. Candidates must have reliable internet service and a dedicated home workspace that meets HIPAA confidentiality requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off and holidays

• Flexible hybrid work schedule

Additional Information

Shift : Day

Contact Information

Kristen Easley - Human Resources Director

2959 US 275

HAMBURG, IA 51640

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone] Ext 8701